Hour 2 – Ross Tucker, Best and Worst
Summary
Dan Patrick and his crew analyze the weekend’s biggest upsets, including USC’s victory over Ohio State and the Cardinals’ stunning win over the Cowboys, while discussing the firing of Florida State coach Mike Norvell. CBS analyst Ross Tucker joins to break down Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury and the Ravens’ potential trade options, alongside a debate on the Chargers’ offensive struggles. The show also features a heated segment with Shea and Irving criticizing the Cowboys’ coaching staff, before the hosts take listener calls on best and worst performances from the NFL and college football.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show intro
Tampa Bay's running game vs. Atlanta
Bears vs. Seahawks pick and trade deadline
Trade deadline buyer-seller dynamics
Florida State fires Mike Norvell
College coaching pay and Mount Rushmore
USC's pivotal win over Ohio State
USC's performance and future schedule
Lincoln Riley's prepared speech
Riley's quote on internal joy
Debate on prepared speeches vs. spontaneity
Reporters' prepared questions
Steelers' dominance and Browns' struggles
Cowboys' trades and roster moves
Assessing the Steelers' season
Are the Steelers the AFC's Vikings?
Credit for Pittsburgh's wins
MVP candidates: Allen, Purdy, Rodgers
Enjoying Aaron Rodgers' late career
Animal Thunderdome podcast promo
Underdog card pack promo
ChatGPT for sports fans
Miller Lite holiday promo
Introduction of Ross Tucker
Lamar Jackson's thumb injury
Ravens trading for a quarterback
Ravens' competitive window
Vikins' running back options
Vikins trading for Kirk Cousins
Bears' backup QB options for Ravens
Chargers' lack of fight and changes
Chargers' coaching and performance
Chiefs' false start controversy
Mahomes' near escape on false start
Bo Nix's potential and injury
Nix's tier compared to Darnold
Josh Allen's MVP case
Patriots' game and Allen's play
Bills' defense and seed implications
Bills' scoring record and home games
Shea and Irving call in on Cardinals
Cardinals' fourth quarter explosion
Criticism of Cowboys' leadership
Depression over Cowboys' coaching staff
Joke about Christian Parker arrest
Fox Sports Radio and Underdog promo
ChatGPT features for sports fans
ChatGPT hourly game updates
SimpliSafe home security promo
SimpliSafe discount offer
Bears vs. Seahawks betting analysis
Best of weekend: Iowa State vs. OSU
Best and worst: Mayfield and luggage
Worst of weekend: USC shutout
Raiders fan call-in
Cardinals comeback and Minshew hat
Buccaneers' win and Mayfield
Lamar Jackson contract negotiation joke
Cardinals money line bet
Underdog card pack details
Liberty Mutual insurance promo
T. Rowe Price investment promo
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